Exonerated 'Central Park 5' member reads letter sent to him after Trump's infamous 1989 ad

Yusef Salaam, an exonerated member of the Central Park Five and a New York City councilman, speaks with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins about his experience decades ago when former President Donald Trump publicly targeted him. #CNN #News

[@Fred-vy1hm]

Imagine a confirmed rapist taking out a full page ad to accuse innocent people of the very crime he's guilty of. 🤔

[@sheritacotten5293]

go figure his karma has just started

[@chestchirecateyes]

Isn't that the way it always worked? The more guilty the person, the more the person projects.

[@MindRegulatorMusic]

Preach!🎉

[@user-ir5we9wu1g]

Well said ,not only a well known rapist but one of the worst person who don't respect women .

[@user-st6nt4ou6f]

Goebbels gave the message and fascists hold to it " always accuse others of that which you are guilty ". trump is hate personified.

[@Magda-cn9ob]

I just can't wrap my had around the fact that ANY Black American could even consider voting for Trump😢

[@PedoPeter66646]

Blacks for Trump 🇺🇲 MAGA 🇺🇲

[@60asteroid]

Me either.. 😮

[@kellyandrews8161]

dr benjamin carson

[@courtneybrubaker9738]

Maybe they hope for equality by fawning over their abuser. Like Thomas thinking those white wealthy donors consider him their equal. They don't. They are using him for favors.

[@dynomitenash8970]

They really aren't, not the way the media portraits them to.

[@PacoOtis]

I'm a white octogenarian and must say this gentlemen is more impressive than anyone I have seen in many years. Best of luck!

[@susannahhunt100]

What a beautiful comment.

[@7777Lace]

Very beautiful comment & it’s AWESOME that you have reached your 80’s!!! I wish you many more years!🙏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽

[@sweetsour2749]

I had the pleasure of growing up with my great- great aunt, she helped raise my grandfather and my father, she is the only woman my father knew as a mother. I learned a lot from her. after her passing I went on to become a nurse, as a charge nurse in a nursing home I have met so many and learned so much from the elders, I love them so much. I had to comment here because once again I have learned something: The definition of Octogenarian, and I went to look it up an found a few more, I love learning and let me tell you our elders are like walking living libraries, every time one leaves us, I feel like and entire library is burning down and no one explored all its books. Thanks PacoOtis!!!

[@gangstadrz9326]

He participated in mob violence that night.

[@susannahhunt100]

@@gangstadrz9326 In the UK most of us despise Trump, there are some silly Populists that like him,.

[@earthangel8596]

This is as American as apple pie. You have touched my soul with those words.How right you are sir

[@roddyboethius1722]

Trump is the devil. He serves no good purpose

[@jayceak7]

So the guy who wrongfully called for the execution of the central park 5 over rape has now been adjudicated a rapist by a judge. Karma 🔥

[@gulliverthegullible6667]

Trump never raped anyone. The trial was not fair. Trump never admitted his guilt, so there is every reason to say he is innocent.

[@PatriotsHateTheLeft46]

Who cares it was a civil trial, my friend

[@Build-The-Wall-No-Wet-Bks]

He was on epstiens island too

[@ytrewq12345]

5 innocent young males.

[@missshihtzu09]

@@PatriotsHateTheLeft46 My friend. A jury of Trump’s peers did. Enough to judge him a rapist. Enough to award damages of $89m. Enough for the so-called billionaire to struggle to get someone to give him a bond, so’s he could appeal and probably lose…Again

[@timothycardoso1364]

This man is head and shoulders more articulate, more eloquent, more decent than that horrible Trump could ever possibly be.

[@pbuck19baseball]

It really doesn't take much to be more articulate than Trump. Yusuf Salaam is an example of courage and intelligence. Donald Trump is an example of cowardice and ignorance. The spectrum was clearly presented here.

[@pandamoniummvic7619]

both of yall are just ignorant. Trump made America great again and when he comes back he will make it even better. TRUMP 2024 BABY !!!

[@thebighousencaaattendancer478]

That's not saying much

[@Slo-ryde]

Even the king of Jordan ( whose main language is Arabic); spoke more fluent in English than Trump did at a podium they had in 2017.

[@piteusx8440]

That’s a low bar. This man is tiers above Trump as a human being.

[@yvonnedozier5468]

Put Donald Trump in jail

[@exploregreer1048]

With his racist complicit 😈 👿 as well!!!

[@portiawilcox3120]

😂Legend has it,dems are stilllllllllllllllllllll waiting!! Only place he’s going,is straight back to the WH!!! Enjoy!!🎉🎉

[@jamesgordon1520]

He's not going to get back in the White House again, that's why we the people put him out in 2020 ​@@portiawilcox3120

[@johnbolton2149]

This guy is 100x smarter than that rapist.

[@Nick-fg4dq]

​@@portiawilcox3120 unlikely,but perhaps he could change the name of maralago to casablanca(whitehouse) lol

[@underdoggo9064]

I saw a billboard yesterday. It read "None of us are free, until all of us are free."

[@mitseraffej5812]

This man is infinitely more eloquent than Trump could ever hope to be.

[@skippy1012]

Who says Trump needs to be eloquent like him. Trump served as president.

[@redrick8900]

@@skippy1012 No he didn't.

[@mitseraffej5812]

@@skippy1012 Yep, he served most of his term in office on the golf course.

[@Powerule23]

Trump doesn't hope to be eloquent. He hopes to become a dictator. In fact, if he wins the presidency, that's what he will become this time around.

[@gertrudebuck590]

Trump Cannot and Could Never Ever Compare to This young gentleman 🎩 HUMAN VS ANIMAL!!

[@beckiehicks102]

You can feel the decency in this man's VOICE to THINK HE was in JAIL AND CHUMP IS STILL WALKING FREE 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@missyblanks9916]

Quite A-F-ing-MAZING📢🤬

[@tiffanyeyoung1800]

That's an example of why I am tired of this disrespectful two-tiered so-called " justice system "

[@gregallen4272]

​@@tiffanyeyoung1800the ultra rich people have bought and paid for the American dream they own the supreme court and most of the political parties and most of the land and homes. Thay won the game and democracy lost

[@marcusb.3038]

There was A Latino that was arrested in relation to that woman, he even said the Central Park 5 was innocent and admitted HE did it!

[@gregallen4272]

My post was deleted and the billionaire boys club have funded the crazy GQP for tax cuts and sweet government contracts and bought the supreme court justices and payed for propaganda outlets like foxxx BS and I heart radio to keep the uneducated people who thay also exploit for cheap labor voting for rich people and against helping there own family's

[@loriurias110]

"We need more good people to do the right thing." I like where he places responsibility.

[@KingofalltheKaijuAndallthemons]

We really do

[@onwordinkemdipatrick4063]

Even the interviewer was very emotional. The voice shows she was touched by the kind of man she was speaking with. Thank you Yousef. Decency triumphs over bullish actions.

[@TropicalLatitude]

Salaam spent 7 years in prison for a lie others told.

[@karld884]

He did sir....

[@TheSocratease]

Let's not forget they v were children. Not young men, children. Black youth are denied their childhoods and viewed as and treated like adults while they talk about the Trump "children". No problem jailing those black children in response to white racial anxiety and hysteria, but the man who threatens judges and promises to be a dictator gets a complete pass. Make this all make sense.

[@darspot5465]

🇺🇸 5+ to 13 years for Central Park Five victims!! 😔😠✊🏾

[@russell-gt1dy]

His own acquaintances testified against him

[@user-tu4rn8ui9u]

Yes, just ask Yusuf Salaam about the effect of lies. Any young person leaning toward voting for Trump should be reminded of the EXONERATED Central Park Five. Trump refuses to admit they did nothing wrong, of course.

[@kookootrix1978]

Trump: pardons criminals, condemns innocents.

[@hartubmoses6645]

If (God forbid), Trump gets back in office, more of the same will happen, the innocent will be punished and the guilty exonerated.

[@melissabruhn1429]

And has taken $$$ for pardons arranged & written by Jared Kushner.

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

Flew Epstein air

[@joeyzbf2]

If he does then he got his pardon training from bill Clinton

[@drehardin]

Sounds like Alvin Bragg and Biden🤦🏾‍♂️

[@cloefauna]

Yusef Salaam is an embodiment of Truth & Light. 🙌 Wise, honest, direct. The best. Thank you for this opportunity to learn from his wisdom and experiences. 🙏

[@StarrTile]

*And this is the exact and main reason why I have never believed in the death penalty, innocent people need protection*

[@trevorbrown4674]

It is so disgusting to have an actual rapist advocate for the death of a rongfully accused rapist. Projection at it's finest.

[@dynomitenash8970]

Not to mention a predator of other people's earnings to prop his punk ass up.

[@Tribuneoftheplebs]

Hes not wrongly accused... he wasnt just hanging out innocently that night in the park... 😂

[@Tribuneoftheplebs]

@desolatesurvivalgaming8412 one of them on tape with parents present admit to being scratched by the female jogger

[@oSEuNLa]

Also people like ​@@Tribuneoftheplebs would tell the raped woman what's she's doing in the park at night; this is supposed to be the land of the free. People like this make sure that people like Trump get relevance and help him to continually escape justice.

[@bee-sg1qf]

Narcissist projects their feelings

[@rogerkleemann1691]

From Australia. Trump's moral turpitude is evident. Mr Salaam's decency is evident. Give me decency over moral turpitude any day.

[@zbagz01]

Decency seems to be in shockingly low supply these days here in the States. I give tours in DC and when I'm in front of the White House I point out where the press are located and tell the kids that the world is watching us. They are paying attention - because what happens here can have a ripple effect all over the world. But it is all very depressing. On the plus side, I can now watch some great TV shows from your neck of the woods. Wentworth, Kath and Kim, Fisk, Boy Swallows Universe, and more. Far North (from NZ) is fantastic.

[@dickjones8119]

Trump seems very decent tho

[@velikovskysghost]

@rogerkleeman1691 You got that right! You can see in the eyes of Mr. Salaam that he has no ill intent! I'll take moral turpitude, honesty, integrity, courtesy and intelligence, over Trump's behavior any day. As I understand it Australia has a voting system that is set up to where everyone who is of legal age to vote, must vote by law, correct me if I'm wrong, and that there is a fine for those who don't cast a vote? That the majority wins the election?, is this true? Voting blue all the way through!

[@tjw1861]

​@@zbagz01add casketeers to that list as well.😂

[@melissabruhn1429]

As a second grader he punched his music teacher in the face and was then sent to military school...only to defer out of service when drafted, supposedly bc of heel spurs. Of course those that serve are "suckers and losers" per Trump.

[@heidistonebraker7380]

It’s beautiful how he honors his Mother ❤️ and her strength ✨

[@retiredfirefighter5007]

This should be required viewing before entering a polling place in November to vote.

[@nkdadson9962]

Well said, Citizen

[@hillsane9262]

Don't forget what Trump did to the mother and daughter poll workers!

[@KaiHuang-qo6tj]

Such a wise and articulate person. Respects to Yusef Salaam.

[@PatriotsHateTheLeft46]

He converted to Islam in prison like most of his peeps

[@PatriotsHateTheLeft46]

If only he had been that articulate with the NYPD

[@nunook5522]

@@PatriotsHateTheLeft46 You didn't have a date tonight?

[@PaulaMion]

@@PatriotsHateTheLeft46 how articulate were you at 16.... WOW... YOU have no compassion!!!

[@karstenstormiversen4837]

@@PatriotsHateTheLeft46 If you only was half of what he was when he was 16 now! That would be almost good!

[@boorockomamba6876]

The difference between Trump and the Central Park 5 is the former is guilty and the latter are not.

[@paulpaul9226]

Right they just went to the park to mug people not rape

[@hangten1904]

More innocent Black men have been incarcerated by Joe Biden's 94 crime bill.

[@drewdp515]

Guilty of what?

[@MfBadass]

Joe biden's approval rating is literally lower than CNN 😂😂😂😂

[@DanyPhantom-kp6dk]

Let's be real everyone thought they did that

[@bjohnson1085]

Beautiful truthful words Yusef thank you for your public service and light

[@andguent]

Mr. Salaam has been through enough emotional trauma to shut down his life and give up. He started at negative standing and had to build from there. Massive respect.

[@user-rn9ij8rk5c]

YUSEF SALAAM was born to be a leader‼️

[@KingofalltheKaijuAndallthemons]

Yousef salaam you deserve to be president brother 🙏✝️

[@elizabethmouton7535]

You are sent by God. Trump thinks he is God. He will face judgement. People who cannot apologise , are cowards

[@Wasouglian]

The difference in decency between this man and the coward Trump are universes apart.

[@Stray..]

It’s amazing how this man turned out considering the injustice he endured and so many years in jail. Such a good man after everything.

[@miriamhaskins3519]

That's putting it mildly.

[@heatherwhaley7623]

It's because he was a good man before.

[@chiqtheequeen]

Honey, that is because of al-Islam!!! This is who we should hold up as an example of representing the highest ideals of our faith, not those people who are oppressive and harmful (though they do exist in all faiths). Councilman Salaam embodies the best of who we should and can be!

[@LeydenAigg]

​@@chiqtheequeenMasha Allah.

[@sheilahsutton3516]

It is what so many black people do. 😢🙏🏽

[@marionwindsor7708]

🇨🇦👏🏻 great show Kaitlan Councillor Salaam you are wise and articulate we need more people let you speaking out against hate and racism.

[@sparkle3000]

I remember when this happened. Pat Lynch was foaming at the mouth calling those innocent young men animals but never apologized. This was disgusting then and what's happening now.

[@psychmatisa]

Thank you Mr. Salaam for saying this is as American as Apple Pie. As a Canadian, I have always known this about the US, a Country built on racism’s back 😢

[@moonroxxit]

I’m a 77yo very pale born American woman. 🥺when I started learning our Real history, I was shocked & sickened. I’m astounded every time a person whose skin color is darker than mine is polite to me because if our colors were reversed, I don’t know that I could be as gracious. I’m ashamed of our history right up to the present and terrified Dump will get elected. (Please, EVERYONE, remember he did NOT win the popular vote in 2015; the Electoral College gave him POTUS. 🤦🏼 in the history of American politics, it’s the 4th time that’s happened. I want to know why

[@slasherx6111]

​@@moonroxxit thank you mam for being honest.

[@thaliahall4599]

Mr Saalam speaks the truth and Americans need to listen; so well spoken. We need more politicians like him!

[@wade1419]

And Canada is built on what?

[@jkeelsnc]

Yes, probably why Elon Musk came to America. The one country that has a similar history of Apartheid as the US.

[@vickbond008]

I remember the lies they told about these 5 young men. My heart goes out to them. I'm glad they were exonerated.

[@rebeccacarlson9166]

Excellent interview. Thank you for having Yusef on this segment.🙋🏼‍♀️🙏🏼

[@ACRMedia]

The elegance in Yusef's delivery and speech is something Trump will never obtain.

[@veronicaa.2569]

NEVER EVER ....

[@mimsyborogove3906]

This shows Trump's true colors. Yusef Salaam is one of the many who've suffered at the hands of Trump, but he and the rest of the Central Park Five have suffered more than most.

[@MISNM0]

The Exonerated 5... and yes, they have. 💔

[@MindRegulatorMusic]

@@MISNM0 Yes, The Exonerated Five. 💐

[@MISNM0]

@@MindRegulatorMusic It is wonderful to "meet" a fellow supporter. 💐

[@MindRegulatorMusic]

@@MISNM0 👍🏾

[@rvrgrrl]

If people like Yusef can keep fighting, then so can we all.

[@ArizonAlaskAmyzing2369]

🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯#BidenHarris2024 #SaveAmerica #SaveDemocracy

[@joyt458]

This comment. Yes. We cannot let hate win.

[@nakedreef]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! Yes we CAN!

[@mah4769able]

Vote blue!!!

[@chiqtheequeen]

Facts!!!

[@Kellysupernurse]

The Central Park 5 sound so wise to have been treated so badly. “ I have to live full so that I won’t die empty” is so deep and should be everybody’s life mantra

[@waynedawson4948]

Damn that Brotha is a survivor! So poignant and gifted, well spoken! Godspeed Brotha 👍🏾🙏🏾🤎🫶🏽💪🏾

[@sooz9433]

We can't allow trump to ever hold a public office again anywhere in America. He is too full of hatred and vindictiveness to be a public figure.

[@bryan805]

Majority of voters strongly disagree with you

[@jasonrichards5854]

@@bryan805 they do?? did the election happen already?? you mean the voters voted already??? damn, I mean, im on social media ALL DAY long, how could I have missed that, wow

[@bryan805]

@@jasonrichards5854 look at all the polls and step out of your basement to talk to real people. Reality is much different than what leftist media has told you to believe.

[@shway1]

@@bryan805 then the majority of voters are wrong

[@iv2sab512]

Also, he's too stupid. Remember in the middle of the COVID pandemic when he was suggesting shining light into the body or cleansing the lungs with bleach? Or the time he wanted to nuke a hurricane? SMH

[@heyhey3185]

Trump is a monster with no morals.

[@bobcob3362]

Reeeeeeeeeee

[@brianmartinez7530]

These knuckleheads said they did it. What moron admits to a crime they didn't commit

[@cyndybutler7330]

@@bobcob3362😂😂😂😂 omg these democrats are crying so much we’ll need rain gear

[@heyhey3185]

@@bobcob3362 Smart! ;)

[@patdoyle2003]

​@@brianmartinez7530 Young kids being threatened and brow-beaten for hours by tough-guy cops until they cave.

[@angelaspringfield5584]

Yet this man can still have a heart full of love and compassion. I salute him.

[@LeafyLeaf-jt5wy]

City Council Dr. Yusef Salaam. Such an intelligent man God continue to bless him. His book is amazing.

[@gettingannoyedquick]

This is the same guy who said he would pardon people who participated in Jan 6. Jan 6 had 140 officers assaulted with 99 people charged with assault while using a deadly weapon.

[@saint_bernard_stories]

Yep, same guy that has more support than the guy you support.

[@zhaowei3025]

Your new president praise him ❤

[@brianmartinez7530]

Most of the time, people in NY will be let go for these charges

[@user-zh9zz5ru6r]

@@saint_bernard_stories no he doesn't. trump's just been left with a minority of id10ts

[@user-zh9zz5ru6r]

@@zhaowei3025 FALSE

[@michelleisaacson6069]

I ALWAYS remember these guys and trump taking out a full page ad!!! But NEVER an apology. What a sociopath! Yosef Salaam is a great speaker!!

[@heemlo649]

What should he apologize for?

[@joyceedwards3336]

Absolutely! My heart continues to go out to these five young men and what they went through!

[@VictoriaRodriguez-by3fs]

​@@heemlo649raping 13 year old girls for one, amongst 90 other ILLEGAL things!

[@zbagz01]

@@heemlo649 Trump took out a full page ad in The NY Times calling for the execution of this man who was later found innocent.

[@MfBadass]

Trump living comfortably rent-free in the heads of the mockingbird media cult 🤣

[@veganleigh4817]

Thank you, Kaitlan, for this interview. And thank you, Yusef Salaam, for your wise words.

[@carriecoltvet4971]

YES, YUSEF!!! Thank you for being and speaking.

[@LEM19284]

That man has more spirituality in his pinky finger than Trump ever will in his entire life and body!

[@zbagz01]

And he doesn't even have to sell bibles to prove it.

[@albertowachsman7878]

A cow has more spirituality than Rump

[@cloefauna]

Truly! A Righteous man. 💛

[@Slo-ryde]

I am slowly beginning to think that Trump is as bad as Hitler !

[@zbagz01]

@@Slo-ryde Yep. After watching my fellow Americans fall for his rhetoric of hate and vengeance, I have a better understanding of how Germans fell for Hitler.

[@roxannebrown3061]

Thank you for posting this. It’s disgusting what Trump does. Foul.

[@PedoPeter66646]

Trump lives endlessly in the heads of the mockingbird media cult 🤣

[@masia1950]

This has been Trumps behavior for decades.

[@cimabuehw]

His supporters are worse than he is. We don't allow people like them anywhere near our children.

[@CaminoAir]

Trump isn't the actual problem. The problem is those who either support him out of the deepest ignorance and/or basest human natures, or those who know who & what he is and want to ride his wave to power.

[@user-mq7rw3jp6e]

Yusef Salaam is the leader we need. Such eloquent truth spoken by Mr. Salaam.

[@edithwilliams8924]

To the ones who wrote that letter to him, I sure hope you sent Trump one too!!

[@nolasmith7687]

I would feel honoured to have a son like this young man, Yusef. Keep on going strong!

[@MISNM0]

❤

[@cherylwoodward]

The people of his district are so lucky to have someone so articulate, honest and filled with moral character, representing them. We cannot say that about our former President.

[@Upper-cr1kh]

😂

[@tiffanyeyoung1800]

I never called him a president. To me he was simply a well-placed idiot

[@sbradshaw1886]

I'm gonna follow your comments online and see how often you and who you "compliment" for being "articulate"

[@hellogoodbyetoyou]

God bless you Yusef, I remember your face on the headlines , I’m glad that truth prevailed. Such an injustice.

[@minervacolon6453]

Very powerful. Thank for this interview. Listening to him brings me to tears. He speaks true.

[@t.d108]

“I have to live full so I can die empty.” Such a beautifully stated goal.🙏

[@MISNM0]

Agreed

[@duncanbleak3819]

Yousef Salaam. Dignity personified.

[@user-ve3su2nx2p]

I prefer a sincere believer than a grifter. I'm so glad the CP5 were exonerated. Now Yusef Salaam serves as a council member. What a great journey.

[@eduardocruz3915]

I apologize to Salaam I was in New York when it happened . I was critical of you . I cried when I saw you as a member of city council .

[@johnrillo6758]

How does this not have millions of views!?!?!? So powerful!!!! Thanks.

[@richieanderson3040]

@@Leahh823 I guess you and I are 4 days late because this just popped up on my timeline. You nailed it cults only believe in their so-called supreme leader. And what's really sad ppl continue to think Biden hasn't done anything for this country which is blatantly false, and the reason it resonates even with Biden supporters bc the media loves sensationalism and that's what the orange man is selling; and I pray everyday I'm wrong but I think the orange man is going to win, which be one of the worst days in American history!! Sorry for this long diatribe....

[@blackqueen2me342]

Many people have turned away from CNN

[@BerbyWatson]

@@Leahh823 His followers do see him for who he really is. That's why they are following him.

[@GoodsonBren]

Facts!!!

[@alexandradillard2077]

You can add me to the list of viewers and likes!

[@dtman315]

This story just shows how horrible people can be in this country. This powerful man who was wrong about the kids and refused to apologize can become the president of this country just shows how this country has not reached the goals that it claims to aspire to reach.

[@gulliverthegullible6667]

which goals are that?

[@dtman315]

@@gulliverthegullible6667 That every man is created equal and everyone should have the right to pursue life liberty and freedom.

[@dynomitenash8970]

​@@dtman315please don't respond to folks who choose to either play stupid or truly are.

[@gulliverthegullible6667]

@@dtman315 the USA has only ever considered the liberty to pursue business of any importance.

[@Dimi374]

You could not say that any better!!❤️👍🏽

[@lfrost6718]

Many thanks for this interview! What a powerful message. So true, his mother and he both so strong--thank you!

[@aandrus2169]

I am very impressed with this man. I'm so glad he is in a place of leadership.

[@twilajohnson2313]

It’s crazy how he repeatedly committed the very same crime that he is supposedly hates those Black boys for. But folks will still give him their last dollar and bow at his feet. Somebody make it make sense. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@PatriotsHateTheLeft46]

Boo you clearly have no clue what you talking

[@PatriotsHateTheLeft46]

They literally confessed where as President Trump has only been in a New York city civil trial

[@twilajohnson2313]

@@PatriotsHateTheLeft46 if that is what helps you sleep at night. More power to you. Just so you know, there is a cure for willful ignorance.

[@mikeg9305]

This is such a profound point my lady, wow--yet we forget or excuse it bcaus he normalizes chaos, so much chaos!!! Thank you for reminding me. Wow.

[@nunook5522]

@@twilajohnson2313 Through coercion is how they got those confessions.

[@prasannasurange]

Such a calm man....I wish people had half the competence he has

[@NoQuarterfordems]

Joe biden's approval rating is literally lower than CNN the lowest rated network in all of media.. it's a cult 🤣

[@PatriotsHateTheLeft46]

He should thank the NYPD that time in the slammer helped

[@PaulaMion]

@@PatriotsHateTheLeft46 OHHHH That's a TRUMP kind of RAINBOW ....... HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF THAT HAPPEND TO YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER!!!!???? Quit being such a PIG!

[@karstenstormiversen4837]

@@PatriotsHateTheLeft46 if that is true i guess it would help you to behave like a human and not a deplorable rasist like your orange god as well! So when are you going there?

[@emilerose1424]

@@PatriotsHateTheLeft46 You just gave away your game, Dude. No real US patriot would ever want anyone imprisoned for a crime they didn't commit. You ain't looking patriotic, Bro. You are looking pitiable.

[@lorianngrilley-jamroz7631]

I'm so glad he came and spoke out again🎉 A-FRIGGIN-MEN

[@APG-fu6gk]

Thank You Mr. Salaam. Racism is as American as Apple Pie. There are those that get tired of hearing it and others that are tired of LIVING it.

[@user-jo6wn9sl1j]

wow.....just wow, I too am at a loss for words also...I'm Hispanic/Latino and whatever else someone may want to call me, it's alright.. I am a 60 year old man and listening to this Man speaking so eloquently, with real peace of mind...this Man has not one single bad word to direct toward Trump...I am not ashamed to say I'm crying as I write my thoughts on this .. I admire This Man. His Mother did a wonderful job at bringing Him up.. My sincerest prayers for You Mam and I'm so sorry You had to endure this horrible racist attack on Your Son.. I would like to shake His hand .. If the accuser , judge and wanna be executioner had just a drop of the humanity that This Man does, We and Our Democracy , our Country would Not be hurting at the moment... There is Evil , there is... God Bless America ...

[@francesrodriguez4140]

Estoy Contigo. One of the Central Park 5 was Hispanic.

[@LunaShimmyDiva]

Very well said!

[@nakedreef]

I agree.

[@djodha22]

Amen!

[@cloefauna]

❤️🙌💛

[@mitseraffej5812]

7:53 “ Spiritual wickedness “ This is the best description of Trump I have ever heard.

[@Mel-kl3vp]

Thank you for sharing Yosef

[@ritadavidson]

The newspapers never should have published this article.

[@velikovskysghost]

I'm glad I got to see Yusef Salaam speaking here as it is further proof that Trump can never be anywhere near the white house ever again! Voting blue to protect our Republic!

[@peterbrennan7111]

Counciler Salaam, you demonstrate great humility and civility in the face of the hateful and bigoted actions of Trump and his appalling followers; all honour to you and your family,

[@Eli-ou7ol]

Its America.... Hypocrisy, greed, power and racism.

[@dionne7610]

He is so eloquent. I could listen to him all day.

[@TheOlandex]

I hope the media covers it well when Yusef visits Trump in prison. That would be poetic justice.

[@pinkybeastateam]

You know these boys committed other crimes on four different people other than the one that was exonerated from right this is what's wrong with this world the media can lie to you guys and you keep believing it

[@howardcohen6817]

I hope he considers visiting Trump accompanied by his Mother Salaam.

[@Slo-ryde]

The sad reality is that Trump won’t be going to any prison!😢

[@howardcohen6817]

@@Slo-ryde Somehow, strangely, I don't really care directly what happens to Trump and the T-family; I'm not one for retribution. That he was able to have happened and the structures of fascism must be stopped in order for more democracy to develop. Those people and ideas empowering 45, the MAGA blockage and its pension for lies, misinformation and hate-rhetoric as well as xenophobic attitudes, militaristically chauvinistic and nationalistic beliefs and "selfish" consumerism which extend well into all areas of USAmerican life (not only Republican) must be stopped while developing new ways to get on a right path to friendly co-existence of us as USAmericans and us with everyone else in the world. Personally, I'd rather work toward creating ways to have a good cup of coffee in the morning without my having to enslave people around the world and disrupt, threaten, impoverish and even wage war against others while destroying forests, the arid-ability of land of entire nations, causing drought and polluting the air and water any further. Somehow, focusing on imprisoning a slippery eel seems puny in comparison to what we must and could do with our limited resources and efforts. Sasha's (an acquaintance at the city's train-station) uncle died last week and he needed to travel to the funeral and be consoled. This seems so much more relevant than 45. Love.

[@inthefray4279]

When I got of the Marines I worked at a maximum security prison for a few years and it was one of if not the most depressing and dangerous places I have been. It should be noted that I was there as a correctional officer and got to go home every day. I could not imagine how it felt to be a person that spent over a decade of their life in prison after being wrongfully accused and convicted. If anyone has earned the right to be angry it would be this man and it’s a testament to his decency and faith that he is not. Compare that to Trump who would double down on a lie to save face and avoid admitting his mistakes.

[@richardtravick5794]

Apt Force Vet here. Thanks for the Protection and extra firepower in Kosovo. Anyway, I hope you were A CO who didn't participate in the corruption and shady dealings bt inmates and COs in prison. COs who turn a blind eye to rape ,murder, contraband, and etc. I hope your core values stayed with you.

[@inthefray4279]

@@richardtravick5794I took my job seriously not personally. I did not like this job at all but one does not walk away from a job unless they have another lined up. I knew enough about myself that made me aware of the fact the job would have changed and k not for the better if I continued working there.

[@richardtravick5794]

@inthefray4279 Good Bless you Brother. To thine own self Be True.

[@krismccoy8581]

Admit mistakes???? Those are not mistakes to him. Let's not get people to change their "words." His actions are intentional. Punish accordingly.

[@andrewballance4161]

Babylon must fall

[@tcf70tyrannosapiensbonsai]

Mr. Salam is a man of such good behavior, his story crumbled my heart. Good luck!

[@adelinas.7335]

“I have to live full, so I can die empty.” Dam*. That’s deep.

[@cendres60]

Such a dignified man!

[@PatriotsHateTheLeft46]

Gangbanger

[@napoleonsmith7793]

Too funny. Criminal.

[@PatriotsHateTheLeft46]

He's a Muslim

[@PatriotsHateTheLeft46]

Trump is dignified

[@PaulaMion]

@@PatriotsHateTheLeft46 NO... T RUMP IS A TRAITOR THAT POOPS IN HIS DIAPERS!!! THAT is not even remotely dignified... Just watch the people that worked with him on the Apprentice. They said he even has someone that WIPES HIM DOWN!!! GROSS who would want that job!!!

[@rbmindful]

This older white man from a conservative state says that Yusuf Salaam is an intelligent, articulate, dignified man, as opposed to…

[@neryskkiran1820]

Yusef Salaam, so glad you're here talking about this. Thank you.

[@dstarrII8442]

Vote for democracy not dictatorship Biden/Harris 2024!🎉

[@paulpaul9226]

I don't vote for genocide

[@anonymousperson7889]

Trump was already president and was never a dictator. You can lie all you want to yourself and others, but no one believes you idiots anymore. Go read the story about the little boy that cried wolf.

[@MfBadass]

Joe biden's approval rating is literally lower than CNN 😂

[@PatriotsHateTheLeft46]

Vote for a better path for our country, a path to greatness. Trump 2024

[@dstarrII8442]

@@paulpaul9226 then you'll have genocide without a vote because that's Donald Trump

[@JoonieJuice]

The fact that the interviewer completely skipped past Pat Buchanan calling for the lynching of Korey Wise 🤦🏽‍♀️. Seriously?

[@carolechaney2830]

There's a certain group of people who cannot understand how treating people they look down upon unjustly affect everyone including them in a harmful way.

[@Fadamaster]

This is such an intelligent man

[@PatriotsHateTheLeft46]

Ummmmm no he's not. DEI

[@PedoPeter66646]

Ebonics degree?

[@missshihtzu09]

@@PatriotsHateTheLeft46You are the one who doesn’t sound intelligent. You ever heard the saying ‘It’s better to keep quiet and have people think you’re a fool, than to open it and remove all doubt’? Do you even KNOW what DEI is?

[@JamieJoIacobucci]

@@PatriotsHateTheLeft46You know not what you, in this case, type…listen, study and educate yourself. One day you will look back on your comments with disgust for your youthful ignorance.

[@stephentaylor8339]

@@missshihtzu09 He hasn't a clue!

[@HaErBeSo]

Total respect for this gentle well-spoken man.

[@sbradshaw1886]

I'm gonna follow your comments online and see how often you and who you "compliment" for being "well-spoken"

[@HaErBeSo]

@@sbradshaw1886Please do so, I’m always happy to help.

[@HaErBeSo]

@@sbradshaw1886 yes, please do so. The world needs more friendliness.

[@portiawilcox3120]

@@sbradshaw1886 😂😂😂

[@lmena5696]

Mr. Salaam's words reflect a spirituality that today's America seems to be missing. That he can call out a wrong without joining the wrong doer in spite and hatred is what God expects of us.

[@jeanyvestheriault8362]

An amazing human, thanks Yusef.

[@K2blades2]

It's hard to watch this on a daily basis. Our country is in a horrible mess. We are all worn out by the hatred.... and the sickening privilege of some.

[@user-lk8xd2hp9k]

Imagine this country with Yusef for President. This man exudes courage, honor, dignity, compassion, integrity, and heart. He’s is the light in the dark.

[@PatriotsHateTheLeft46]

Yup, imagine America being like Kenya or South Africa 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@shay5839]

@@PatriotsHateTheLeft46Or Haiti! 🙄

[@gulliverthegullible6667]

Yusef does not have the expertise, the charisma, the money and the connections it takes to be a good president. Honestly, when you think about Trump's term, how can you possibly believe that there could be someone better suited than Trump to be president? It's just not possible, look at his fantastic achievements.

[@PatriotsHateTheLeft46]

@@shay5839 Good point

[@Beautifully.Creole]

@@gulliverthegullible6667you need medication immediately

[@williamsjones3665]

The Central Park 5 did not know one another. They only met while at the police station.

[@KelsaRavenlock]

He says it's like a TV show but in fact it was a TV show that magically turned him from the most hated man in the country into a celebrity and then a politician. People have no memory and no cares beyond distraction.

[@veronicamillen754]

Hope this man is overwhelmingly elected - he puts Tim Scott to shame

[@PatriotsHateTheLeft46]

Lol yall just love DEI

[@NoQuarterfordems]

😂😂😂😂

[@napoleonsmith7793]

Just a good liar

[@surrealistgirlx]

The reporter said that he is a member of the NYC council.

[@PedoPeter66646]

Saying Joe biden is a real president is like saying Martin Luther King day is a real holiday 😂

[@zeldacoach2528]

Mr Salaam is so very gently spoken, I’m in awe of his spirit. You, sir, are a true gentleman. I’m so incredibly upset and sorry for your family. I’m in awe of your dignity ❤️

[@urbannpa]

I wish the Central Park Five would show up at the Trump hearing's.

[@aensti9077]

Hey Yusef, i’m so sorry for all you had to endure…it breaks my heart…you’re such an nice, eloquent and handsome man…i wish you all the best! Greetings from Switzerland!

[@robertgandler3177]

Mister Salaam is a wise and insightful person!

[@blockbusterunderground]

Incredibly well put and very eloquent. What this man went thru is inhumane to say the least.

[@conniegrant939]

What they still do to us is inhumane

[@user-ly2vk5yn5w]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@brawnyjk]

And THIS is why I can't get behind DT!

[@RapperBC]

"We need more good people to do the right thing" Amen.

[@aria751]

This man is gold. Thank you for speaking truth and sharing your story.